10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 3 To 8 Total Minutes: 168 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:18 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 10, 2024. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on April 15, 2025, with a "Superior" classification and received four (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on July 2, 2025. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on August 13, 2025. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on August 13, 2025. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Tracy Fortune. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were having free play in classrooms. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The North Carolina Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of (Vernon Forest Baptist Church) corporation on August 8, 2025. This corporation is current and active. Today three (3) children’s files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today one vehicle was monitored for general safety. A Chevrolet Express G3500 24 capacity bus, tag number JLJ-1980 with tags expiring on January 3, 2026. The tires and seatbelts were checked and are in good condition. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. This vehicle is insured through Church Mutual Insurance and coverage expires on March 6, 2026. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was open and unlocked. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A. Skinner and M. Warren will need to complete "Administration of Medication" training in Moodle for Health and Safety Trainings. .1103(b) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before 5:00 pm August 25, 2025. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM August 25, 2025, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all Health and Safety Trainings must be completed within the first year of hire and every five years thereafter. The kitchen door must be locked at all times due to the many hazards a child could get hurt from. UPDATES: Please check out our “What’s New “on the division’s website. https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov . REMINDERS: A. Skinner’s qualifying letter will expire on September 14, 2025. J. Salgado will need to complete her Health and Safety Trainings before September 18, 2025. Your fire inspection will expire as of August 19, 2025. Please contact your fire inspector. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit and a copy of the visit summary was left with you. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on July 26, 2024, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on August 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on July 10, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on September 9, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Tracy Fortune. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons and having music time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of (Vernon Forest Baptist Church) corporation on September 6, 2024. This corporation is current and active. Today five children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1.Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2025. The tires on this vehicle met safety standards and all seatbelts were in good working order. This vehicle was equipped with a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger van, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2025. This vehicle had one container of "Prestone" antifreeze/Coolant behind the front driver’s seat. This is a repeat violation. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid box. 3.A Chevrolet 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680 with tags expiring on July 2025, had one container of “O Riley’s windshield wiper cleaner” behind the driver’s seat. The back tires are starting to be worn and will need to be changed soon. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for the younger children a sandbox has a wooden boarder that is broken and needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today I found Prestone anti/freeze coolant behind the drivers seat in the 2000 Chevrolet tag number JLJ-1980 and windshield wiper cleaner in the 2001 Chevrolet bus by the passenger door. I found a teachers backpack under her desk in the classroom. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a medical prior to their start date. Ms. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a TB test or screening completed prior to their start date. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff did not have an annual health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. first aid expired on 9/24/22. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. CPR training expired on 9/24/22. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The following staff di not have a qualifying letter in their file. J. Salgado, A. Skinner, T. Fortune and K. Novack. Ms. Salgado is not allowed to return to the facility until she has a qualifying letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The following staff did not complete this training within 90 days of hire. Novack, Windsor and Skinner. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. K. Novack did not complete her health and safety trainings. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 23, 2024. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 23, 2024, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all staff must have a qualifying letter before they start working and a medical and TB test or screening prior to the start date. Every year all staff need to complete a new health questionnaire and emergency form. Each staff member has 90 days to complete a “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment" from the start date. All staff have one year from their hire date to complete the Health and Safety trainings. Several staff were not up to date on their first aid and CPR trainings and this is vital to all children’s safety that staff know how to react to a medical emergency. All purses should be 5 feet off the ground and in a locked cabinet away from children. There should be no chemicals around young children at any time. Today I found anti-freeze/coolant and windshield wiper fluid on the vans where children are present. This is a repeat violation from my last visit on 9/18/23. Today I monitored the playground area for the younger children and there is a sand box that has a wooden boarder around it that is broken and needs to be replaced. Reminder a Lock down/shelter in place is required to be practiced every three months and one will need to be practiced by the end of October. Note: Ms. J. Salgado cannot return to the facility until she obtains a qualifying letter. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov -The Health and Safety Trainings are being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on July 26, 2024, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on August 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on July 10, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on September 9, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Tracy Fortune. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons and having music time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of (Vernon Forest Baptist Church) corporation on September 6, 2024. This corporation is current and active. Today five children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1.Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2025. The tires on this vehicle met safety standards and all seatbelts were in good working order. This vehicle was equipped with a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger van, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2025. This vehicle had one container of "Prestone" antifreeze/Coolant behind the front driver’s seat. This is a repeat violation. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid box. 3.A Chevrolet 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680 with tags expiring on July 2025, had one container of “O Riley’s windshield wiper cleaner” behind the driver’s seat. The back tires are starting to be worn and will need to be changed soon. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for the younger children a sandbox has a wooden boarder that is broken and needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today I found Prestone anti/freeze coolant behind the drivers seat in the 2000 Chevrolet tag number JLJ-1980 and windshield wiper cleaner in the 2001 Chevrolet bus by the passenger door. I found a teachers backpack under her desk in the classroom. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a medical prior to their start date. Ms. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a TB test or screening completed prior to their start date. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff did not have an annual health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. first aid expired on 9/24/22. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. CPR training expired on 9/24/22. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The following staff di not have a qualifying letter in their file. J. Salgado, A. Skinner, T. Fortune and K. Novack. Ms. Salgado is not allowed to return to the facility until she has a qualifying letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The following staff did not complete this training within 90 days of hire. Novack, Windsor and Skinner. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. K. Novack did not complete her health and safety trainings. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 23, 2024. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 23, 2024, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all staff must have a qualifying letter before they start working and a medical and TB test or screening prior to the start date. Every year all staff need to complete a new health questionnaire and emergency form. Each staff member has 90 days to complete a “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment" from the start date. All staff have one year from their hire date to complete the Health and Safety trainings. Several staff were not up to date on their first aid and CPR trainings and this is vital to all children’s safety that staff know how to react to a medical emergency. All purses should be 5 feet off the ground and in a locked cabinet away from children. There should be no chemicals around young children at any time. Today I found anti-freeze/coolant and windshield wiper fluid on the vans where children are present. This is a repeat violation from my last visit on 9/18/23. Today I monitored the playground area for the younger children and there is a sand box that has a wooden boarder around it that is broken and needs to be replaced. Reminder a Lock down/shelter in place is required to be practiced every three months and one will need to be practiced by the end of October. Note: Ms. J. Salgado cannot return to the facility until she obtains a qualifying letter. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov -The Health and Safety Trainings are being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/10/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 9/10/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 221 Time In: 09:14 AM Time Out: 12:55 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 18, 2023. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on July 26, 2024, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 19, 2024, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. The last Fire Drill was conducted on August 22, 2024. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on July 10, 2024. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on September 9, 2024. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Tracy Fortune. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons and having music time. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of (Vernon Forest Baptist Church) corporation on September 6, 2024. This corporation is current and active. Today five children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records and Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1.Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2025. The tires on this vehicle met safety standards and all seatbelts were in good working order. This vehicle was equipped with a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger van, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2025. This vehicle had one container of "Prestone" antifreeze/Coolant behind the front driver’s seat. This is a repeat violation. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and first aid box. 3.A Chevrolet 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680 with tags expiring on July 2025, had one container of “O Riley’s windshield wiper cleaner” behind the driver’s seat. The back tires are starting to be worn and will need to be changed soon. This vehicle had a mounted fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit and technical assistance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for the younger children a sandbox has a wooden boarder that is broken and needs to be replaced. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Today I found Prestone anti/freeze coolant behind the drivers seat in the 2000 Chevrolet tag number JLJ-1980 and windshield wiper cleaner in the 2001 Chevrolet bus by the passenger door. I found a teachers backpack under her desk in the classroom. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a medical prior to their start date. Ms. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The following staff did not have a TB test or screening completed prior to their start date. Fortune, Windsor and Novack. .0701(a) 1034 All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff did not have an annual health questionnaire completed. .0701(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. first aid expired on 9/24/22. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Ms. Brooke S. CPR training expired on 9/24/22. .1102(d) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The following staff di not have a qualifying letter in their file. J. Salgado, A. Skinner, T. Fortune and K. Novack. Ms. Salgado is not allowed to return to the facility until she has a qualifying letter. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The following staff did not complete this training within 90 days of hire. Novack, Windsor and Skinner. .1102(g) 1898 Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. K. Novack did not complete her health and safety trainings. .1102(a) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 23, 2024. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov. If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 23, 2024, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. Technical Assistance: Today we discussed that all staff must have a qualifying letter before they start working and a medical and TB test or screening prior to the start date. Every year all staff need to complete a new health questionnaire and emergency form. Each staff member has 90 days to complete a “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment" from the start date. All staff have one year from their hire date to complete the Health and Safety trainings. Several staff were not up to date on their first aid and CPR trainings and this is vital to all children’s safety that staff know how to react to a medical emergency. All purses should be 5 feet off the ground and in a locked cabinet away from children. There should be no chemicals around young children at any time. Today I found anti-freeze/coolant and windshield wiper fluid on the vans where children are present. This is a repeat violation from my last visit on 9/18/23. Today I monitored the playground area for the younger children and there is a sand box that has a wooden boarder around it that is broken and needs to be replaced. Reminder a Lock down/shelter in place is required to be practiced every three months and one will need to be practiced by the end of October. Note: Ms. J. Salgado cannot return to the facility until she obtains a qualifying letter. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov -The Health and Safety Trainings are being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2022. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on March 11, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 1, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 12, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Marianne Thomas. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation on September 17, 2023. The facility’s owner is current/active. Today four children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1. Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2024. This vehicles front tires had very little to no tread on them and need to be replaced. This vehicle had no mounted fire extinguisher on it. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger bus, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2024. This vehicle had three containers of Prestone antifreeze/ Coolant behind the front drivers seat. 3. A 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680, had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant behind the drivers seat. The director removed all the Prestone containers of antifreeze off all vehicles during todays visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two vans used to transport children had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant in them behind the drivers seat. The director removed them while I was present. .0604(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Dodge Ram 3500 van did not have a mounted fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The Dodge Ram 3500 van tag number XZJ-5349, the front tires did not have the correct amount of tread on the tires. Please replace and do not use this vehicle until this has been corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Upon my arrival there was no qualifying letter in one staff members file. The director did look up this employee and print one off so this was corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not complete the Recognizing to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 29, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 29, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance: With all new hires please remember to always get a qualifying letter from the new hire before their first day of employment. All bus drivers using transportation should complete a safety check before leaving the facility each day. All transportation should be equipped with a first aid kit and mounted fire extinguisher in good working order. If any coolants are needed, please secure them in a locked container away from the children’s reach. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. -Child Care Aware® of America is a nonprofit organization that works directly with child care agencies and families. They are the third-party administrator that serves and supports eligible military families through the Child Care Fee Assistance programs. They manage the administration of the MCCYN-PLUS program. For more information, visit: https://www.childcareaware.org. -On March 13, 2023, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/child-care/mccyn-plus-child-care-program/ -Navy families only: The Navy MCCYN Child Care Fee Assistance Program administers the MCCYN program for Navy families. Navy families can visit the following website for additional information: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccu/ui/#/navy. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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10A NCAC 09 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2022. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on March 11, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 1, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 12, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Marianne Thomas. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation on September 17, 2023. The facility’s owner is current/active. Today four children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1. Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2024. This vehicles front tires had very little to no tread on them and need to be replaced. This vehicle had no mounted fire extinguisher on it. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger bus, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2024. This vehicle had three containers of Prestone antifreeze/ Coolant behind the front drivers seat. 3. A 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680, had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant behind the drivers seat. The director removed all the Prestone containers of antifreeze off all vehicles during todays visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two vans used to transport children had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant in them behind the drivers seat. The director removed them while I was present. .0604(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Dodge Ram 3500 van did not have a mounted fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The Dodge Ram 3500 van tag number XZJ-5349, the front tires did not have the correct amount of tread on the tires. Please replace and do not use this vehicle until this has been corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Upon my arrival there was no qualifying letter in one staff members file. The director did look up this employee and print one off so this was corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not complete the Recognizing to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 29, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 29, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance: With all new hires please remember to always get a qualifying letter from the new hire before their first day of employment. All bus drivers using transportation should complete a safety check before leaving the facility each day. All transportation should be equipped with a first aid kit and mounted fire extinguisher in good working order. If any coolants are needed, please secure them in a locked container away from the children’s reach. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. -Child Care Aware® of America is a nonprofit organization that works directly with child care agencies and families. They are the third-party administrator that serves and supports eligible military families through the Child Care Fee Assistance programs. They manage the administration of the MCCYN-PLUS program. For more information, visit: https://www.childcareaware.org. -On March 13, 2023, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/child-care/mccyn-plus-child-care-program/ -Navy families only: The Navy MCCYN Child Care Fee Assistance Program administers the MCCYN program for Navy families. Navy families can visit the following website for additional information: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccu/ui/#/navy. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2022. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on March 11, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 1, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 12, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Marianne Thomas. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation on September 17, 2023. The facility’s owner is current/active. Today four children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1. Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2024. This vehicles front tires had very little to no tread on them and need to be replaced. This vehicle had no mounted fire extinguisher on it. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger bus, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2024. This vehicle had three containers of Prestone antifreeze/ Coolant behind the front drivers seat. 3. A 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680, had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant behind the drivers seat. The director removed all the Prestone containers of antifreeze off all vehicles during todays visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two vans used to transport children had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant in them behind the drivers seat. The director removed them while I was present. .0604(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Dodge Ram 3500 van did not have a mounted fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The Dodge Ram 3500 van tag number XZJ-5349, the front tires did not have the correct amount of tread on the tires. Please replace and do not use this vehicle until this has been corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Upon my arrival there was no qualifying letter in one staff members file. The director did look up this employee and print one off so this was corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not complete the Recognizing to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 29, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 29, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance: With all new hires please remember to always get a qualifying letter from the new hire before their first day of employment. All bus drivers using transportation should complete a safety check before leaving the facility each day. All transportation should be equipped with a first aid kit and mounted fire extinguisher in good working order. If any coolants are needed, please secure them in a locked container away from the children’s reach. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. -Child Care Aware® of America is a nonprofit organization that works directly with child care agencies and families. They are the third-party administrator that serves and supports eligible military families through the Child Care Fee Assistance programs. They manage the administration of the MCCYN-PLUS program. For more information, visit: https://www.childcareaware.org. -On March 13, 2023, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/child-care/mccyn-plus-child-care-program/ -Navy families only: The Navy MCCYN Child Care Fee Assistance Program administers the MCCYN program for Navy families. Navy families can visit the following website for additional information: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccu/ui/#/navy. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: VERNON FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH TRAINING CENTER Facility ID: 2959001 Consultant: RENA MCCAFFREY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/18/2023 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 9/18/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:05 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to complete an annual monitoring of Applicable Child Care requirements. The last Annual Compliance visit was conducted on September 26, 2022. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance Permit that was issued on April 7, 2003. The last Sanitation Inspection was completed on March 11, 2022, with a "Superior" classification and received (4) demerits. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022, and the facility was approved for daytime care only. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. The last Fire Drill was conducted on September 1, 2023. The last Lock Down/ Shelter-in-Place was on September 12, 2023. The last Playground Inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the director, Marianne Thomas. I stated the purpose of my visit and was assisted on a walkthrough of the facility where attendance was documented, and observations made. The children were observed participating in daily lessons. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. The Department of the Secretary’s website was used to check the status of the corporation on September 17, 2023. The facility’s owner is current/active. Today four children's files were monitored and found to be in compliance. During today's visit, I completed a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements; license posted, restrictions maintained, staff/child ratio and adequate approved space. Program Records, Criminal Background Checks were also monitored. Staff and Children’s files were monitored as well as Emergency Drills, Medication, Playground Inspections and Transportation. Today three vehicles on site were monitored for general safety. 1. Dodge Ram 3500, tag number XZJ-5349, registration good through August/2024. This vehicles front tires had very little to no tread on them and need to be replaced. This vehicle had no mounted fire extinguisher on it. 2. Chevrolet 15 passenger bus, tag number JLJ-1980, registration good through January 2024. This vehicle had three containers of Prestone antifreeze/ Coolant behind the front drivers seat. 3. A 24 capacity bus, tag number PNL-3680, had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant behind the drivers seat. The director removed all the Prestone containers of antifreeze off all vehicles during todays visit. The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. Please contact your local fire chief for a new inspection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Two vans used to transport children had several containers of Prestone antifreeze/coolant in them behind the drivers seat. The director removed them while I was present. .0604(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The Dodge Ram 3500 van did not have a mounted fire extinguisher. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The Dodge Ram 3500 van tag number XZJ-5349, the front tires did not have the correct amount of tread on the tires. Please replace and do not use this vehicle until this has been corrected. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Upon my arrival there was no qualifying letter in one staff members file. The director did look up this employee and print one off so this was corrected during the visit. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two employees did not complete the Recognizing to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. .1102(g) The above violations must be corrected immediately. A Corrective Action Letter must be drafted with the name of your facility, the facility identification number, and your signature. The letter must be received by my office on, or before September 29, 2023. The letter should include: Each item number of noncompliance cited. Describe how and when the violations were corrected. Please include accompanying documentation of compliance. The letter can be emailed to rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov . If a compliance letter is not received to my office by 5:00 PM September 29, 2023, a return visit may be conducted to ensure the violations cited have been corrected or addressed. Additional violation may be documented if each violation has not been properly corrected or otherwise addressed. Please be aware that any information received during this monitoring visit and any violations cited may be included in any future administrative actions. Violations of child care requirements, particularly repeated violations, could result in a civil penalty and/or administrative action that could jeopardize the status of the license for the child care facility. You and your staff were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to always maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance: With all new hires please remember to always get a qualifying letter from the new hire before their first day of employment. All bus drivers using transportation should complete a safety check before leaving the facility each day. All transportation should be equipped with a first aid kit and mounted fire extinguisher in good working order. If any coolants are needed, please secure them in a locked container away from the children’s reach. UPDATES: -CBC qualifying letters are now valid for five (5) years regardless of the date of issue. New letters will not be sent out. -Current Rated Licenses are still in a ‘hold harmless’ state until June 2024. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Please check our website for the latest Covid-19 information. DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov MOODLE: Any teachers, current or new hires can test out of NCECC by accessing the link below and placing in their username and password. You must receive a score of 80% or higher and can only be taken twice. If you fail twice you must enroll in an EDU 119 course at a local community college. https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/ -The Health and Safety Trainings are now being offered on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ free of charge. Look for the ‘DCDEE Moodle’ tab under the ‘Services’ tab on the website. Health and Safety Trainings should be renewed every five (5) years. RESOURCES: -Please visit the NCRLAP website for resources and videos on how to prepare for the assessment at www.NCRLAP.org. -Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ For upcoming ongoing training opportunities please visit your local Smart Start agency at: https://partnershipforchildren.org. -Child Care Aware® of America is a nonprofit organization that works directly with child care agencies and families. They are the third-party administrator that serves and supports eligible military families through the Child Care Fee Assistance programs. They manage the administration of the MCCYN-PLUS program. For more information, visit: https://www.childcareaware.org. -On March 13, 2023, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) initiative launches in North Carolina to make it easier for military families to access and afford quality child care from community providers. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/child-care/mccyn-plus-child-care-program/ -Navy families only: The Navy MCCYN Child Care Fee Assistance Program administers the MCCYN program for Navy families. Navy families can visit the following website for additional information: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/mccu/ui/#/navy. We discussed each of the violations cited today at the closing of the visit. Thank you for your assistance during today’s visit. If you have further questions or concerns, I can be reached at rena.mccaffrey@dhhs.nc.gov or by calling; 336-580-5670. You may also contact my supervisor, Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for all that you do, to serve the children and families of North Carolina. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times